Hi /r/movies, I’m Jonah Feingold — YouTuber turned indie filmmaker. I raised money from 30 individual investors to make my rom-com 31 CANDLES completely independently. We are taking a massive swing and prioritizing a theatrical release in AMC Theaters (Jan 9) before it goes online. Ask me anything!

Hi r/movies, I’m Jonah Feingold — YouTuber turned indie filmmaker. I raised money from 30 individual investors to make my rom-com 31 CANDLES completely independently. We are taking a massive swing and prioritizing a theatrical release in AMC Theaters (Jan 9) before it goes online. AMA!

Our trailer:

Synopsis:

When a Jewish film director who makes Christmas movies in New York City decides to have his Bar Mitzvah at the age of 31, he must navigate situationships, exes, and family to complete his Mitzvah project and impress his childhood camp crush. Inspired by Jonah Feingold’s life, 31 Candles is a heartwarming rom-com about love, identity, and growing up—eventually.

Cast: Jonah Feingold, Sarah Coffey, Jackie Sandler, Joey Dardano, Dale Moss, Caroline Aaron, Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen, Larry Owens, Lori Tan Chinn, Judy Gold, Djouliet Amara

Release Date: Nationwide AMC release January 9

Distributor: Level 33 Entertainment

AMA! I'll be back at 3 PM ET today (Tuesday 1/6) to answer any questions.